Minutes 2024-08-26

York Suburban Board Of School Directors
Regular Monthly Meeting
August 26, 2024 – 7 p.m.
York Suburban High School Cafeteria

M I N U T E S

(Approved September 9, 2024)

General Business – Mrs. Schroeder, Board President
1. Mrs. Schroeder called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Board Members Roll Call
  1. Present: Pinal Desai, Nicole Hesson, Richard Robinson, James Sanders, Rolanda SanMartin, Lois Ann Schroeder, Steve Sullivan, and Ashley Turner.
  2. Absent: Ellen Freireich.
3. An opportunity was provided for public comments on agenda items.
  1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township) commented on legislation.
  2. Michael Darrah (Spring Garden Township) commented on property/finance and curriculum.
  3. Sharon Farr (Spring Garden Township), Jennie James (Spring Garden Township), Sandy Quigley (Springettsbury Township), and Beth Walp (Spring Garden Township) commented on property and finance matters.
4. Approval of Minutes
  1. The minutes of the planning committee meeting conducted on August 12, 2024 were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Desai
1. The Board approved the following financial reports for July 2024 as part of a consent agenda.
  Motion, Desai, Second, Sullivan; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, Motion carried 7-1. (Nay vote – Sanders)
  1. Approval of the July 2024 Financial Reports.
    1. Treasurer’s Reports
    2. General Fund Revenue Report
    3. General Fund Expenditure Report
    4. Summary Reports
      1. Capital Project (July), Updated Capital Project (June), Capital Reserve, Food Service
    5. Check Summary Reports
      1. General Fund, Food Service, Capital Project, Capital Reserve
    6. Student Activities Fund Revenue Report
    7. Student Activities Fund Expenditure Report – No report.
    8. Student Activity Check Summary
Board President’s Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. Mrs. Schroeder reported that the Board met in a conferencing session at 5:45 p.m. on August 26, 2024 for the purpose of Board professional development.
Student Board Representative Report – Nicole Escano Henriquez
1. Ms. Escano Henriquez provided information on the following:
  1. Link Crew (HS)
  2. WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Program (MS)
  3. Back to School Nights for parents/guardians
  4. Rose Bowl Kickoff Classic
  5. First Student Council meeting/Homecoming details
  6. Fall Athletics
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Krauser
1. Dr. Krauser presented the Superintendent’s Report.
2. Mr. Seth Wentz of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, & Associates provided an update on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
Business Office Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
  Motion, Desai, Second, Robinson; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
  1. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Master Service Agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 to provide discounted rates for Imagine Language and Literacy Reusable Licenses for ELL students for the 2024-25 school year at a total cost of $2,207.25.
  2. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc that owns and operates High Road School of Southern York to provide Autistic Support Services for the 2024-25 school year at a cost outlined in Exhibit A of the agreement.
  3. The Administration recommends Board approval of the renewal of an agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $33,935.00. This is a $12,625 reduction from last year’s amount.
  4. The Administration recommends Board approval of the agreement with Republic Services for the 2024-25 school year for the removal/recycling of facility and HS science chemicals in the amount of $10,113.07. This is a $1,003.26 reduction from last year’s amount.
  5. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Agreement with Specialized Education of Pennsylvania, Inc that owns and operates High Road School of York to reserve 10 seats to provide behavioral, social, emotions and special education services to students for the 2024-25 school year. The total cost is $336,600.00.
  6. The Administration recommends Board approval of the Student Placement Agreement for one student who will participate in the Life Skills Support classroom for the 2024-25 school year located at Eastern York High School for a total cost of $31,860.00.
  7. The Administration recommends Board approval of the three (3) year Clinical Experience Agreement with Western Governors University for pre-service teachers to complete field experiences and student teaching in the District. There is no cost for these services.
Academic Standards & Curriculum Committee Report – Dr. Sullivan
1. Dr. Sullivan commented on the math curriculum, the new EMT course, and potential new courses for the 2025-26 school year.
Communications Committee Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. Mrs. Fourhman provided an update on communication efforts and initiatives.
2. Ms. Heather Maneval of Spur and Sprout provided an update on the Capital Campaign Feasibility Study and Grant Research Project.
Personnel Committee Report – Mr. Robinson
1. The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of a consent agenda.
  Motion, Robinson, Second, Desai; Approval. Roll Call Vote, 8 members present, yes. Motion carried 8-0.
  1. Employment
    1. Recommend the board to approve Nicole Henry, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, at York Suburban School District, for one school year (2024-2025) only with an annual salary of $64,670. This represents Bachelors, step 1, of the YSESA negotiated agreement.
    2. Recommend the board to approve Brandon White, Health and Wellness Teacher, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an annual salary of $75,170. This represents Masters, step 1 of the YSEA negotiated agreement.
    3. Recommend the board approve Jade Heggins, Paraprofessional, at York Suburban Middle School, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $14.70 per hour. This represented step 2 of the YSESPA Paraprofessional wage schedule.
    4. Recommend the board approve Korey Klein, Custodian, at York Suburban School District, for the 2024-2025 school year with an hourly rate of $16.43 per hour. This represents step 1 of the YSESPA Custodian (SC3) wage schedule.
  2. Leave
    1. Recommend the board approve an extended leave of absence for Ashley Pixley, Teacher at East York Elementary from November 11, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
  3. Resignations
    1. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Sandra Grove, Substitute Paraprofessional, effective August 14, 2024.
    2. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Nate Neumann, High School Assistant (#1) Softball Coach, effective August 16, 2024.
    3. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Loree Marchese, Director of Accounting, effective September 3, 2024.
    4. Recommend the board accept the resignation of Ashley Reinoso, Library Paraprofessional at Yorkshire Elementary, effective August 23, 2024.
  4. Retirements
    1. Recommend the board accept the retirement of Susan Herman, Teacher at Valley View Elementary school, effective January 16, 2025. Susan has served 30 years in Public Education with 18 years of dedication to York Suburban School District.
  5. Reliance
    1. Pamela Rivera
    2. Mary Todenhoft
    3. Richard Franklin
  6. STS Substitutes
    1. Jocelyn Kern (Act 86)
    2. Daviana Musso (Act 86)
  7. Volunteers
    1. Heather Jenkins
    2. Michael Poster
  8. Whitsons
    1. Robert Mosley
    2. Abby Patrick
    3. Michael Shue
2. Recommend the Board approve two full-time Personal Care Assistant positions (PCA) starting in the 2024-2025 school year.
Property & Finance Committee Report – Mr. Desai
1. No report was provided. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. No report was provided.
2. LIU Joint Operating Authority Report
  1. No report was provided.
York Adams Academy Report – Mrs. Freireich
1. No report was provided.
Legislative Update – Mr. Robinson
1. Mr. Robinson provided information on the recently passed state budget. The PA State Charter Appeal Board’s next hearing is on September 10, 2024.
York Adams Tax Bureau Report – Mrs. Kendig
1. EIT collections are up 6.1% for the second quarter.
York County School of Technology Report – Mrs. Schroeder
1. The mini-board report was presented from the Joint Operating Committee meeting held on August 22, 2024.
Recognition of Visitors
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting & Committee Meeting Schedules
Public Comments
1. Mary Beliveau (Springettsbury Township) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
2. Jeff Kirsch (Springettsbury) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
3. Diane Ranieri (Spring Garden Township) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
4. Cathy Shaffer (Spring Garden Township) provided multiple comments.
5. Harry Strohman (Spring Garden Township) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
6. The following electronic comment was received:
  1. Bill Reineberg (Spring Garden Township) commented on the planning and design of the intermediate and high school projects.
Board Comments / Recognitions
1. Dr. Sullivan commented on electronic public comments.
2. Mrs. Schroeder recognized the Link Crew (HS) and WEB (MS) leaders.
Adjournment
1. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 pm.

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